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GivaudanXSWX:GIVN -0.58%89 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 95% above its 10-year median of 4.40. GuruFocus rates XSWX:GIVN with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3,699.78 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,408 Chemicals companies, Givaudan ranks better than 64.13% on this metric.
During the past 12 months, Givaudan's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -8.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 8.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.20% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 6.10% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of Givaudan was 20.40% per year. The lowest was -3.10% per year. And the median was 4.40% per year.
EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.
Givaudan 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms
XSWX:GIVN vs LIN, SHW, ECL: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Givaudan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Givaudan 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Givaudan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Givaudan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.
This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.60% mean?
Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.60% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Givaudan and its competitors. This is 95% above median its historical median of 4.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #505 out of 1408 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is Givaudan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
Givaudan's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.60% is 95% above median its 10-year median of 4.40. The Chemicals industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.85. Givaudan's value of 8.60% is 911.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #505 out of 1408 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Givaudan has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Givaudan's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Givaudan ranks #505 out of 1408 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This puts Givaudan in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.85. Givaudan's value of 8.60% is 911.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 4.40 vs. the industry median of 0.85, Givaudan has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.85, based on 1,408 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Givaudan's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of 8.60% is 911.8% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for Givaudan and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Givaudan's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.60%, which is 95% above median its own 10-year median of 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Givaudan stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3,699.78, compared to a current price of CHF3,261.00 — trading 11.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.60%, which is 95% above median its 10-year median of 4.40 and 911.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 0.85. Givaudan's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 8.60% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Givaudan (XSWX:GIVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Givaudan stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF3,261.00 is trading 11.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3,699.78.
GuruFocus considers Givaudan to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GIVN:
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: 8.60% (95% above median its 10-year median of 4.40)
GF Value™: CHF3,699.78 vs. price of CHF3,261.00 (11.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 911.8% above the Chemicals median (#505 of 1408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GIVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Spun off from Roche in 2000, Givaudan is one of the world's leading flavor and fragrance manufacturers, with a presence in more than 80 countries. It sources more than 11,000 different ingredients from over 100 countries. The company serves end consumer markets with fragrances for personal, home, and laundry care brands, including prestige perfumes. In flavors, customers are in beverages, savory, snacks, sweet goods, and dairy. Givaudan has more than 17,000 employees, and its perfumery team is the largest in the industry.
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